Nancy Olsen

Nancy Olsen is a Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, holding the H. Thomas and Dorothy Willits Hallowell Chair in Rheumatology. Her research spans

• Rheumatology
• Autoimmune Diseases
• Immunology
• Clinical Rheumatology

with a focus on systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and connective tissue disorders.

She has led 28 grants and projects, including studies on

• Antimalarials in Incomplete Lupus
• RAS Gene Pathways in Psoriatic Arthritis
• Genetic Dissection of SLE

Her work combines genetics, high-throughput screening, and clinical trials to address autoimmune disease mechanisms and therapies.

Dr. Olsen's recent publications analyze

• single-cell eQTLs for drug discovery
• electronic health record integration for autoimmune prediction
• miRNA-based treatments for arthritis

reflecting her commitment to translational medicine.

Her 266 research outputs and 17,633 citations highlight her impact on autoimmune disease research. Grants from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases underscore her leadership in the field.